CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
Philippine Mayors Forum - Innovation, Digital Governance, and Resiliency Building towards Accelerated Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in the Philippines
August 30, 2023
Organised by
Department of the Interior and Local Government
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in the Philippines
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines
Background
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) of the Philippines, with the support of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), and in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator's Office and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines, is organizing the Philippine Mayors Forum: Innovation, Digital Governance, and Resiliency Building towards Accelerated Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in the Philippines on 27 October 2023.
The forum is being organized in response to the expressed need for capacity development on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to bring to the Philippines the knowledge generated at the UN DESA Regional Symposium 2022 held in Korea. The forum will be attended by Mayors from cities and municipalities across the Philippines, National Government officials, UN representatives, and international experts joining as resource speakers.
The forum is based on the UN DESA's Curriculum on Governance for the Sustainable Development Goals. The Curriculum aims to promote a critical understanding of sustainable development issues, enhance governance capacity, and strengthen public servants' awareness of their active role in contributing to achieving the SDGs. It also recognizes the important role of local governments in accelerating development.
The forum will be conducted through a hybrid format, with an option to participate physically at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Quezon City, or virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing. The forum will be conducted in English.
Objectives
The Philippine Mayors Forum: Innovation, Digital Governance, and Resiliency Building towards Accelerated Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in the Philippines aims to enhance the capacity of LGUs to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs, strengthen governance for improved public service delivery, and raise public servants' awareness of the active role they have to play in contributing to the country's progress towards achieving the SDGs and AmBisyon Natin 2040.
The forum will provide a platform for Mayors to better understand the strategies and approaches to national and local coordination to advance the progress toward the delivery of SDGs. During the Forum, critical issues on governance related national and local synergies, institutional arrangements, futures thinking, smart cities, and disaster resiliency will be discussed.
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Presentation Materials
Session I – Multi-Level Governance on SDG Localisation
- Ms. Cristina Rodriguez-Acosta, Inter-Regional Advisor in Public Administration, Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG)/UN DESA (Online)
- Mr. Prabin Maharjan, Programme Management Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA
- Ms. Veronique Verbruggen, Senior Inter-Regional Advisor, DPIDG/UN DESA (Online)
- Mr. Courtenay Wheeler, Policy Analyst, Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (Online)
- Ms. Ana Thorlund, Governance and Public Administration Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA
Session II – Fostering Enhanced Partnerships between Local Authorities and the UN in the Philippines
Session III – Smart and Sustainable Communities: Smart Governance, Innovation, and Enhanced Services for Sustainable Urban Development
- Ms. Ana Cristina Thorlund, Governance and Public Administration Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA
- Mr. Lee Sang Ho, Director, Smart City Management Division, Incheon Smart City Corporation, Ltd. (Online)
- Ms. Ponpicha Pethkaewkul, Innovation Counselor, National Innovation Agency, Thailand (Online)
- H.E. Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief, Abu Dhabi Police
- H.E. Askar Zhambakin, Vice Minister, Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, Republic of Kazakhstan (Online)
- Ms. Amor Maclang, Convenor, Digital Pilipinas
Session IV – Strengthening Resilience through Effective Governance Technology and Innovation
- Mr. Sanjaya Bhatia, Head of Office, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Education and Training Institute (GETI) (Online)
- Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
- Atty. Ivan John Uy, Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
- Ms. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Arch. Paolo G. Alcazaren, Chairman of the Board of Landscape Architects, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Contact Information
UN DESA/DPIDG
Mr. Juwang Zhu, Director, DPIDG/UN DESA
Ms. Adriana Alberti, Chief, Programme Management and Capacity Development Unit, DPIDG/UN DESA | alberti@un.org
Ms. Cristina Rodriguez-Acosta, Inter-Regional Adviser on Governance and Public Administration, DPIDG/UN DESA | cristina.rodriguezcosta@un.org
UN DESA/DPIDG/UNPOG
Mr. Kyu Chang Ko, Head, UN Project Office on Governance (UNPOG)/DPIDG/UN DESA
Ms. Ana Cristina Thorlund, Governance and Public Administration Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | thorlund@un.org
Mr. Prabin Maharjan, Programme Management Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | prabin.maharjan@un.org
Ms. Hye Kyung (Shelley) Choi, Programme Management Assistant, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | choi9@un.org
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Ms. Anna Liza F. Bonagua, CESO III, Director, DILG - Bureau of Local Government Development (DILG-BLGD)
Mr. Alfonso A. Maralli, Jr., CESO IV, Assistant Director, DILG-BLGD
Ms. Maria Angela Monica Salud B. Mamuyac, Division, LDPD, DILG-BLGD
Mr. Arce P. Fajardo, OIC - Assistant Division Chief, LDPD, DILG-BLGD Ms. Anna Victoria Quibot, LGOO IV, DILG-BLGD | apfajardo@dilg.gov.ph
Ms. Anna Victoria C. Quibot, LGOO IV, DILG-BLD | acquibot@dilg.gov.ph
Ms. Dianne S. Bobillo, Development Management Officer III, DILG-BLD | dsbobillo@dilg.gov.ph
